This is a parcel of mixed Rhodolite and Umbalite Garnet lapidary rough from Tanzania. Some of it is river-worn pebbles while other pieces are broken crystals.

These garnets have some silk and carbon spots and are being sold as cabbing rough but a few of them may clean up enough to use as facet rough. They range in colour from bright pink Umbalite to orange-red Malaya garnet. They will produce some nice bright gemstones.

There are 9 pieces in this parcel ranging from 2.3 carats to 6.1 carats. The smallest piece measures 9.9x8.2x3 mm and the largest is 12.1x7.7x6.9 mm.